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fertilizer

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Noun — A natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow.

How to use fertilizer

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chemical fertilizer organic fertilizer spread fertilizer

Etymology

From fertilize + the agent-noun ending -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fertilizer” mean?

The word “fertilizer” means a natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow. In plain terms, a substance, natural (like compost or manure) or chemical, used to make soil more productive.

How do you pronounce “fertilizer”?

“Fertilizer” is pronounced FUR-tuh-leye-zuh (/ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fertilizer” in a sentence?

Here is “fertilizer” used in a sentence: “The farmer spread fertilizer across the field before planting.”

What part of speech is “fertilizer”?

“Fertilizer” is a noun.

Is “fertilizer” a common word?

“Fertilizer” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Related words

dung fertilize lawn food manure natural gas phosphate potash

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